Closed Suction Drainage Is Not Associated with Faster Recovery after Total Knee Arthroplasty

ConclusionIn this randomized study, primary TKA without CSD was associated with faster recovery related to less local inflammation and better early knee function. Furthermore, use of a drain had no significant advantage with respect to other outcome measures and may have increased costs. Based on these data, CSD after primary TKA is not routinely indicated.

Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - July 6, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Duan Wang, Jin Xu, Wei‐nan Zeng, Kai Zhou, Tian‐hang Xie, Zhi Chen, Hao‐da Yu, Jin‐long Li, Zong‐ke Zhou, Fu‐xing Pei Tags: CLINICAL ARTICLE Source Type: research